crane cams????

acr · Post by **acr** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:47 pm

where can i get a crane cam for my 00 soch neon? and what is the difference between a #10, #12, and #14 I want to knwo which will work best with my engine. Thanks

OB · Post by OB » Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:38 pm

I believe you can only get them on the used market, or from a retailer who still has them in stock. IIRC they have been out of production for quite some time. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

The numbers refer to the grind and profile of each cam. The higher the number, the hotter the cam. I would recommend some sort of aftermarket engine management, such as MS, if you plan on getting anything significantly larger than stock. You won't get gains without tuning.

EDIT: Here's some info from our FAQ section, scroll down to the Camshaft section. I just checked and Modern Performance does not show any cams available for sale new anymore.

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Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:50 pm

their site is back up but they dont list a cam for the neon, yet.

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:17 pm

http://www.harveycrane.com/

srtgtr34 · Post by **srtgtr34** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:40 pm

Howell, has cams listed on their site that they state are identical to the old crane cams.

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:19 pm

But then it's Howell :/

acr · Post by **acr** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:50 pm

so what cams can I use, I have the following modes done:
cold air intake
headers
mag intake manifold
cam gear
pulley
60mm tb
a/fx street pcm

OB · Post by OB » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:52 pm

I wouldn't go any larger than a Mag cam or equivalent without upgrading valve springs. But like I said, without changing your PCM tune you probably won't see very impressive results. Why do you have a cam gear and not a cam?

acr · Post by **acr** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:14 am

Thats how i bought the car, it came with it. The previous owner installed it? So in other words just leave it alone?

OB · Post by OB » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:29 am

Ah I see. Yeah if it were me, I would spend my time and money elsewhere. A cam is an upgrade for a serious engine build IMO. These engines just don't respond to bolt on upgrades like older ones did. Are you sure it doesn't already have one? I mean, if it has a cam gear and you're not the one who put it on...

hybrid-Srt2001 · Post by **hybrid-Srt2001** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:37 am

i would do a magnum, crane 12, or comp cams 400. anything after that needs fuel tuning, trust me on that